Meet Gus

Gus is a handsome boy with a quiet strength about him. After being found as a stray, he was taken into a local vets — and that’s where his journey led him into our care. Now, he’s ready for the next chapter: a loving home of his very own.

Gus can be a little reserved when he first meets new people. Life hasn’t always been predictable for him, so he likes to take his time deciding who to trust. But once you’re in his circle? That’s when the magic happens.

This boy cannot resist a little fuss. Gentle strokes and patient reassurance quickly win him over, and you’ll see his softer, affectionate side shine through.

Gus would thrive in a calm home where he’s given the space and understanding to settle at his own pace. Because he was found as a stray, he will need safe outdoor access once he’s fully settled, so he can enjoy the fresh air and explore safely.

If you’re looking for a companion whose trust feels truly earned — and whose affection feels all the more special because of it — Gus could be your perfect match.

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The adoption process

Application

If you see an animal on our website that you are interested in adopting, you should fill out an Animal Enquiry form. This gives us more details about yourself and your lifestyle to make sure you are a good match for each other. If we get multiple requests for one animal, we will consider them all and choose the most suitable home to match it to a new owner. This will allow everyone interested a fair chance of adopting it

First meeting

If your application is successful, we will invite you for a first meeting. Here, you and the animal will meet each other and see how you get along. Following on from this, there may be more meetings and you can introduce other pets as required.

Home checks

Home checks are required for every dog before we set the adoption date. This was done physically pre-Covid but we now ask for videos and photos. We need to be sure the home environment is suitable for that dog and the garden is secure. If dogs/rabbits are going to live with other dogs/rabbits, we will arrange an introduction as previously mentioned.

Keep in touch

Every adoption is as unique as each animal. Please remember although sometimes it might seem like a lengthy process, we are doing this to make sure each animal is found the right home for their lifetime.

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Want to learn more?

If you have any questions regarding Thornberry Animal Sanctuary, check the FAQ section to check your question has not already been answered.

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Our aim at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary is to find all the animals that we take into our care their forever homes. Your donation, whether one off or monthly, will help to pay for their needs while they are with us.

Meet Gus

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